Message from the President
During the past few years, the Upstate New York Chapter has steadily increased its membership, improved the quality of its monthly meetings, and offered a variety of educational programs. I believe the top three reasons to become an active member of the chapter are as follows:
- Get Specialized Information - PMI is your information source. Make sure
you continue to build on your knowledge and area of expertise by attending monthly
meeting Chapter meetings, reading PMI publications such PM Network, and enrolling
in educational seminars. The ability to respond effectively to change by staying
well informed is an important and acquired skill for your future.
- Recognition Through Certification - PMI conducts a certification program
in project management. PMI's Project Management Professional ("PMP") credential is
the project management profession's most globally recognized and respected
certification credential. To obtain PMP certification an individual must satisfy
education and experience requirements, agree to and adhere to a Code of Ethics,
and pass the PMP Certification Examination.
Worldwide there are over approximately 105,000 PMPs who provide project management services. Many corporations require, for individual advancement within the corporation or for employment, the PMP credential. To date one-third of our chapter's members have obtained their PMP certification. Our chapter's educational program can assist you in becoming certified or retaining your certification.
- Develop and Manage Your Career - Whether you are searching for a new job
or are looking to move up in your organization, PMI has the resources to help you
advance in your career. PMI's Website contains job postings for project management
positions and the Career Link Directory, which provides resumes of members seeking
project management positions. Our chapter meetings offer members the ability to
network with project managers from a variety of different industries in the Capital
Region.
Another way to help manage your career is becoming a member in a Special Interest Group (SIG). Membership in a SIG is worldwide and gives PMI members the opportunity to network with peers with similar interests. SIGs provide a forum for project managers to share experiences with others managing similar types of projects and facing the same project management challenges and concerns. SIGS participate in wide range of activities which include, but are not limited to, quarterly newsletters, networking directory, seminars, technical tracks at annual PMI Seminar and Symposium, teleconferences, interactive Websites, publications, and much more.
The Board of Directors of this chapter is making a difference, but to keep the momentum going we need the membership to communicate their needs and become active in the chapter. Please contact me to share your ideas or offer suggestions. Let's move forward together.